Scion of Ikshvaku (Ram Chandra, #1)

by Amish Tripathi

parents are like a bow, And children like arrows. The more the bow bends and stretches, the farther the arrow flies.

fly, not because I am special, but because they stretched for me.

Fight for justice. Treat all as equal.

Protect the weak. Know that dharma is above all.

Passionate children have strong emotions that insist on finding expression. They laugh loudly. They cry even more loudly.

Remember, it’s more important to be right than to be first.’

We live in a competitive world, where everyone wants to come first in the race. While doing this, one forgets that there might be serious consequences by participating in the race recklessly. One should always remember that getting things done right is always like winning every race of your life. Actions combined with thoughtfulness is always the best.

‘The law is and always will be an ass. It’s a tool, a means to an end,’ said Bharat.

‘A relationship is not just for fun, it is also about trust and the knowledge that you can depend on your partner. Relationships based on passion and excitement do not last.’

If I’m successful, people will call me brave. If I fail, I will be called foolish. Let me do what I think is right.

People will talk nonsense. It is, after all, their job.

There is something positive hidden in every negative, and something negative hidden in every positive. Life is complicated, and a balanced person can see both sides.